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Double Membrane Organelles — NEET Biology

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Name two cell-organelles that are double membrane bound. What are the characteristics of these two organelles? State their functions and draw labelled diagrams of both.

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 8 · Paragraph 82
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Which of the following statements correctly describe the characteristics of mitochondria and chloroplasts? S1: Both organelles are double membrane-bound and divide by fission. S2: The inner mitochondrial membrane is relatively less permeable than the outer membrane. S3: Chlorophyll pigments are present in the stroma of chloroplasts, whereas enzymes for aerobic respiration are in the mitochondrial matrix. S4: Both mitochondria and chloroplasts possess their own DNA, RNA, and 70S ribosomes, making them semi-autonomous. S5: The cristae in mitochondria and thylakoids in chloroplasts both serve to increase the surface area for metabolic reactions.

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